Here’s a thought…
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.”
ROBERT LYND
Hot Topic 62 | Influenza treatments
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| With influenza spreading rapidly throughout Washington and our own community, it is important to be aware of treatment options. Rates of influenza in our community and throughout Washington state are very high, with new infections developing daily. Flu shots are still available and
Final San Juan County vote tally is in
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY ELECTIONS ||| November 8, 2022 General Election Last updated on 11/28/2022 4:57 PM Number of Precincts 23 Number of Registered Voters 14,643 Total Ballots Counted 11,458 Estimated Ballots Left to Count Next Ballot Count On FINAL Last Tabulated 11/28/2022 4:57 PM Voter Turnout 78.25%
Guest Opinion | Will pigs fly? Will wishes become fishes?
||| FROM ED CHANEY ||| All quiet on the Pacific Northwest salmon front. Tomorrow, December 1, the Biden Administration reportedly will release a statement on the federal strategy for dealing with the disaster that has cost the Northwest region and nation billions of wasted dollars, done billions more in damage,
Artisan Holiday Magic – from their hands to our hearts
||| FROM SAN JUAN MAKERS GUILD ||| Orcas is filled with extra creativity this time of year. Busy hands are making wonderful gifts and decorations that will be for sale at a variety of pop-up venues. So many places to shop for great things! While familiar traditions continue – new
Over 75 kids will be selling their wares at upcoming craft fair
||| FROM RACHEL BISHOP for CHILDREN'S CRAFT FAIR ||| There are currently over 75 kids at 50 tables signed up to sell their wares at the upcoming Children's Craft Fair. It is being held on Sunday December 11 from 12 - 2pm at the library. This is our ninth year
Library, Museum team up to bring Whis-stem-men-knee to speak
||| FROM INGRID MATTSON for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY ||| Johnny Moses (Whis-stem-men-knee: ‘walking medicine robe') is returning to Orcas Island after a lengthy hiatus. Orcas audiences first met Johnny in a storytelling event at the Odd Fellows over thirty years ago. His wit and wisdom has continued to endear him
2022 Holiday Give Orcas campaign is here Dec. 1 – 15
||| FROM ED ANDREWS for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| The 2022 Holiday GiveOrcas Campaign is here and bigger than ever! This year’s Campaign consists of 24 local proposals, totaling $233,850, an increase of over $100,000 from 2021. We invite you to give $10 or more at GiveOrcas.org from December
Long-standing local businesses partner in support of islanders in need
||| FROM MEGAN EHRMANTROUT for ORCAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| Orcas Island Market and Ray’s General Store & Pharmacy are teaming up to support the most vulnerable in our community. We are proud to partner with the Orcas Community Resource Center (OCRC) to help those in need. Combining our resources and matching
CWR’s Dave Ellifrit launches new blog: Blow by Blow
||| FROM CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH ||| Excerpt from Dave Ellifrit’s new BLOG Blow by Blow / A step-by-step account of a CWR orca encounter: “CWR’s photo-ID encounters usually start with us being notified in one way or the other about a group of whales in the area that we
The price of paper
Coastal communities around the world contend with the toxic legacies of pulp and paper mills. ||| FROM HAKAI MAGAZINE ||| REPRINT AT REQUEST OF ORCASONIAN READER Opened in 1957, this pulp and paper mill in Crofton, British Columbia—like many coastal mills around the world—leaves behind a legacy of toxic
Weather Service warns of high winds today, tonight
||| FROM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ||| High Wind Warning Description * What, East to Southeast winds 30 to 40 MPH with Gusts Up to 55 MPH Expected. * Where, San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit county and Admiralty Inlet Area. * When, from 4pm this Afternoon to 7am
Oodles of happenings coming up at Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Watercolors Art Class @ Orcas Senior Center: Mondays, 9:30-11am Are you interested in exploring your artistic side? Orcas Senior Center will host a watercolors class for beginners on Mondays, 9:30-11am. Basic supplies are required to participate and the cost per class
DOH unveils free teacher resources to bring public health and climate change data into classrooms
Innovative lessons use state data to teach students about issues impacting their communities ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announces new educational resources created to introduce students and teachers to public health and climate change data. Free Professional Development Course In
Two Betty Hall quilts up for bid at Senior Center
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Silent Auction: Holiday Quilts by Betty Hall @ Orcas Senior Center Two holiday themed quilts by the late Betty Hall have been generously donated to Orcas Senior Center for a silent auction. Betty’s expertly crafted and festive quilts will be available
State Broadband Office offers $120 million in grants to build “last mile” infrastructure
Grants up to $12 million each offered as Washington state pushes toward goal of high-speed internet access for all residents and businesses by 2028 ||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ||| OLYMPIA, WA --- The Washington State Broadband Office is accepting applications now through January 17, 2023 for grants of up to
Letter to Editor | My thoughts on snow driving on beautiful Orcas Island
||| FROM UZEK SUSOL for ORCAS TOWING ||| Winter after winter of pulling people out of ditches after/during a snow storm (30 years), seeing senseless injuries/fatalities from lack of proper snow traction devices, driving too fast for conditions, poor snow driving skills, not leaving enough following distance, fogged up windows,
